Canada vs Russia
Every indicator for Canada and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 143,513,328 | −71.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 2,561 | −9.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 17,547 | +217.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 17,125,190 | −8.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 8 | −68.2% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 148,967 | −80.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 7.05 | −81.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 18.90 | −83.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 1,038 | −32.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 1,454,000 | −95.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 10.1 | −82.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.98 | −82.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Russia; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 20 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Canada's 72,000 — roughly 20 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 6.1 times Canada's (3.08).
- Russia's armed forces per 1,000 people (10.1) is about 5.9 times Canada's (1.7).
- Russia's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.98) is about 5.7 times Canada's (0.35).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.05) is about 5.4 times Canada's (1.31).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Canada and Russia differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Russia records 1,454,000 against Canada's 72,000 — a ratio of roughly 20 to one.
Where are Canada and Russia most alike?
In area, at 17,125,190 and 15,634,410 — a gap of only %9.5.
On how many indicators is Canada ahead of Russia?
Canada is higher on 1 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 11. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI